Luxor: Day Tour to Cairo from Luxor by Flight

Old Cairo, Cairo



Fly from Luxor and spend a day exploring Cairo with a private guide and car. Visit the great Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Hanging Church, and shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Full-Day Cairo Tour from Luxor with Domestic Flight

This guided day trip from Luxor includes flights to Cairo, visits to the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and historic Cairo sites. Suitable for travelers seeking a comprehensive Cairo experience in a single day.

Highlights

  • Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum with over 250,000 artifacts
  • Tour Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Shop at Khan El Khalili bazaar in Islamic Cairo

Description

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your Luxor hotel by a Sun Pyramids Tours representative and transferred to Luxor International Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, start your tour at the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue to the Great Sphinx, dating back to Pharaoh Chephren’s era, and visit the adjacent Valley Temple.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before visiting the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Egyptian art spanning 5,000 years. Afterwards, explore Coptic Cairo to learn about its Christian and Jewish heritage through visits to the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Conclude your day at Islamic Cairo’s Khan El Khalili bazaar, a traditional marketplace. You will then be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Luxor, followed by a transfer to your hotel.

Note: Pickup from Luxor’s West Bank incurs an additional cost.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites
  • Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch at a local Cairo restaurant
  • Domestic flight tickets: Luxor–Cairo–Luxor (if option selected)
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Shopping tour in Cairo
  • All taxes and service charges

Excludes

  • Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
  • Beverages and water during lunch

Important Information

  • Provide a copy of your passport to the local partner at least 2 days before the tour

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour date.

For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and light clothing. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for flights and private guide availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El Khalili bazaar in Cairo.
You travel by flight between Luxor and Cairo as part of the full-day guided tour package.
Check the tour website for details about meal inclusions, as lunch policies may vary.
Yes, the Egyptian Museum is a key stop on the guided day tour, showcasing extensive Pharaonic artifacts.
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Luxor and ends with your return to the same location after the day in Cairo.
The full-day tour typically lasts from early morning pickup until evening return, covering flight and sightseeing time.
Some tours include entrance fees, but confirm with the provider to see what is covered in your specific booking.
Yes, the tour includes free time to explore and shop at Khan El Khalili bazaar in Cairo.
Yes, this guided flight tour is designed for those based in Luxor who want to see Cairo's main attractions in one day.
The tour includes visits to Old Cairo's Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

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